\ SHBTJRTON SACRED FESTIVAL. “ Messiah.” For the first time in Ashburton will be given, Handel’s Oratorio “THE MESSIAH,” At the Town Hall, on" TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s each, can be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones, or the Hon. Secretary (W. Townshend). 222 d